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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 529.46 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 529.46 and 373.94 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 529.46 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/529.46 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 529.46 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 197,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,986.27/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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